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Cruise Conference Planning For Your Association

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Engineering Accident Investigations and Engineering Marvels

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
July 21 - 28, 2019
Royal Caribbean's <em>Allure of the Seas</em>
Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas
16 PDH/CE Hours 
$695 for Professional Engineers, Architects, Geologists, Contractors and Building Inspectors

Target Audience
Professional Engineers, Architects, Geologists, Contractors and Building Inspectors
Program Purpose / Objectives
In this 2-day seminar we discuss the cause of the failure in some of the most high profiled accidents in the world as well as some of the Engineering marvels around the world. We also include 2 hours of Ethics. This is the most interesting and entertaining seminar, as an engineering seminar can get!

Topics:

Day 1 - 8 hours
  • Collapse of the Silver Bridge in Ohio
  • Hyatt Hotel Walkway Collapse
  • Capsizing of the Offshore Platform Alexander Keelan
  • Roof Collapse of Kemper Arena
  • The Manhattan Project
  • DC-10 Engine Failure
  • Highway Collapse During Earthquake in San Francisco
  • New Mexico Pipeline Explosion
  • The Problems of Sherman Tanks
  • Ethics
  • Building of Panama Canal
Day 2 - 8 hours
  • Explosion in the Streets of Guadalajara
  • Space Shuttle Accident
  • Pepcon Explosion
  • Connecticut Bridge Collapse
  • 737 Rudder Failure
  • The Chernobyl Accident
  • Collapse of the Schoharie River Bridge
  • Oklahoma Bombing
  • Texas A&M Bonfire Accident
  • Building Hurricane Proof Homes
  • Ethics
  • Engineers and Ironworkers at High Elevation
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty

Franco F. Davati, MS, PE

Franco F. Davati, MS, PE
DABFE President
Failure & Damage Analysis, inc Franco Davati is a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in accident reconstruction and failure analysis. He is a registered mechanical engineer by examination in the State of Texas and has been testifying in court as an engineer since 1996. Mr. Davati has a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from San Diego State University. He taught engineering classes at the College of Engineering during his post graduate work in San Diego State University.

Mr. Davati has over 25 years experience in Engineering. As the managing President and founder of Failure & Damage Analysis, Inc., Mr. Davati has a wide range of experience in Engineering and accident reconstruction. Beside the classical engineering root cause failure analysis, engineering mechanics, design, stress analysis, fracture mechanics and FEA (finite element analysis) Mr. Davati has also experience in engineering investigation involving biomechanics and collision analysis, boat accident, hurricane damage, construction accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, failure analysis, home foundation damage investigation, metallurgy engineering, mold investigation, oil & gas accidents, product liability accident, roof damage investigation, vehicle accident reconstruction, vehicle fire and insurance fraud investigation.

Mr. Davati developed and taught continuing education live seminars approved by the Texas Department of Insurance to the attorneys and insurance agents since 1995. He has developed and been teaching engineering continuing education live seminars to the professional engineers since 2005.

Mr. Davati holds a Diplomat status with the American Board of Forensic Examiners and has testified numerous times in court as an engineer. He has been an invited guest speaker at the Houston Trial Lawyers Associations where he gave a presentation regarding the low velocity collisions to the attorneys and two visiting judges, 1999. With the recommendation from the Mayor Brown's office, gave a presentation to the Houston Police Department and made suggestions regarding the increased number of truck accidents in the Houston Metropolitan area.


Experience:
  • Root cause failure analysis
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Engineering Design
  • Stress Analysis
  • Fracture Mechanics
  • Metallurgy
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Industrial & Machinery Accidents
  • Engineering Design/ Safety Check
  • Oil & gas accidents
  • Product liability
  • Biomechanics & Collision analysis
  • Boat accidents
  • Hurricane damage investigation
  • Construction accidents
  • Tractor-trailer accidents
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • Foundation damage
  • Mold investigation
  • Roof damage investigation
  • Vehicle accident
  • Reconstruction
  • Crush Analysis

Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.

Cruise Itinerary

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Sun Jul 21 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- 4:30 pm
Mon Jul 22 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Tue Jul 23 Labadee, Haiti
7:00 am 4:00 pm
Wed Jul 24 Falmouth, Jamaica
9:30 am 6:00 pm
Thu Jul 25 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Fri Jul 26 Cozumel, Mexico
8:00 am 7:00 pm
Sat Jul 27 *At Sea - Cruising
- -
Sun Jul 28 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
6:15 am -
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Western Caribbean

Ports of Call

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.

At Sea - Cruising - Cruising

Labadee, Haiti - Beachside meets mountainside on the shores of Labadee — a Royal Caribbean private destination on Haiti’s northern coast. Here you’ll find pristine sands, coral reefs and jungle-covered hilltops nestling lagoon-like bays. There’s no shortage of places to relax and recharge across five stretches of beach. Or dial up the thrills on an active adventure like a half-mile-long zip line ride over the ocean. And fascinating culture, history and the natural beauty of Haiti’s spectacular coasts wait to be discovered around every corner. Escape to the Western Caribbean for a wilder way to experience paradise.

Falmouth, Jamaica - Step off the ship and step back in time. You might not think so at first glance but little Falmouth was an economic and shipping powerhouse and center for dramatic social change during the English Colonial Period. Founded and named Martha Brae Point in 1769 by local English planter, Thomas Reid, Falmouth became the transshipment hub for the sugar plantations covering the hills of the North Coast of Jamaica. Edward Barrett, a wealthy English planter, strongly influenced the early development of Falmouth. From the wharfs of Falmouth, sugar, molasses, rum and coffee were sent to England while ships carrying African slaves and all the necessities of 18th century colonial life dropped anchor in the bustling port town. You'll return with sun kissed skin, timeless memories as well as interesting historical tidbits to share with friends, like this one: Falmouth received piped water before New York City.

Cozumel, Mexico - With its lively tropical reefs, crystal-clear waters and ancient ruins, Cozumel is ripe for one-of-a-kind adventures. Cruise to Cozumel and head to Chankanaab National Park, where you can snorkel among the colorful reefs and schools of tropical fish that give this island its premier diving status. Or travel back in time on an adventure through the towering Maya ruins of Tulum. When you’re done exploring, unwind with a beachside massage at Playa Mia. From culture savoring to soaking up sunshine, you’ll find a world of adventure waiting for you in Cozumel.

Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.

Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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